Four outstanding TV writing programs
You’ve worked on your TV writing portfolio. All of your scripts are current and fierce. This is your year. You can feel it. Now what do…
Smart tactics to achieve your goals
So you’ve set your goal. You know you want to write that script, TV pilot, novel, or play. You’ve been working on it, but…you’re just not getting anywhere. What’s up with that? There are some very specific things you can do to increase the chances of achieving your goal or goals. Get SMART. Setting goals…
Three tricks to work a day job and still get writing done
Writing with a day job can be tough. You come home from work exhausted. You wake up with barely enough time to get ready and get to work. There just doesn’t seem like there’s enough time in the day to write. Still, you’ve got that killer idea. You dream of writing that screenplay, TV pilot,…
Gary Lennon: Hell’s Kitchen kid to Hollywood baller
Welcome! I’d like to introduce you to Gary Lennon, one of the best, most prolific writer-producers in the town. Gary has written for hit TV shows, including “The Shield,” “Justified,” and “Orange is the New Black, and he’s currently executive producer for “Power” on Starz. He also develops like a madman. He developed a miniseries about…
Industry job hunt
Landing your first job in the entertainment industry You’re excited to launch your career. You want – no, you need your first job in the industry, but you don’t know anyone and you don’t know where to start. Here are my recommendations, along with several industry job hunting links. Here’s the best place to begin – pick up…
Hot places to volunteer in Hollywood
You’ve moved to Los Angeles and want to give back. Volunteering is also a great way to meet new people, learn about our writing community, and maintain your positive attitude. Here are some places to consider volunteering. WriteGirl WriteGirl is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization that pairs girls who want to write with women writers…